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“Groundsman” will probably be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2061.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 37,890.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 912,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Construction Laborers”.

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Tasks for “Groundsman”

Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces, such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Spray materials, such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco, through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.

Related Technology & Tools

Saber saws
Kerosene burners
Scaffolding
Bench grinders
Scissor lifts
Forklifts
Floor saws
Chip spreaders
Two way radios
Forks
Hydraulic boring machines
Laser measuring devices
Trowels
Pneumatic drills
Remote pipe cameras
Laser screeds
Post hole augers
Ride-on vacuum cleaners
Spades
Screwdrivers
Salamanders
Punches
Masonry forklifts
Power drills
Mud jacks
Stump cutters
Stucco spray guns
Weed sprayers
Manlifts
Reciprocating saws
Floats
Nail guns
Hammer drills
Road rollers
Cutoff saws
Floor sanders
Chipping guns
Snowplows
Respirators
Robotic pipe cutters
Pneumatic staplers
Smudge pots
Carpenters' levels
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Smoke testers
Rough terrain forklifts
Gas leak detection devices
Liquid propane torches
Brick hammers
Laser guidance equipment for pipe placement
Hole cutters
Mortar mixers
Dynamite blasters
Winches
Wire stretchers
Plaster mixers
Sewer cleaner vactors
Swing chairs
Mortar hoes
Slings
Crowbars
Scarifiers
Electric boring machines
Water spraying equipment
Skid steer loaders
Transit levels
Loaders
Plumb bobs
Wagon drills
Measuring wheels
Screeds
Tripods
Impact wrenches
Cutout saws
Oxygen/acetylene torches
Jig saws
Mattocks
Hammers
Guniting machines
Power sanders
Impact hammers
Laser levels
Plasma cutters
Crawler shovels
Tampers
Micrometers
Tape measures
Hydraulic speed shoring equipment
Concrete saws
Rotary hammers
Hydraulic chainsaws
Oil distributors
Mowing equipment
Bandsaws
Belt conveyors
Levels
Motor graders
Chain saws
Pedestal grinders
Brick carrier forks
Circular saws
Steam cleaning equipment
Protective suits
Air compressors
Carpenters' squares
Spirit levels
Welding hoods
Asphalt mops
Asphalt saws
Adjustable wrenches
Earth tampers
Walk-behind compacting equipment
Jet trucks for cleaning sewer lines
Bosun chairs
Demolition saws
Ladders
Air drills
Fall arrest systems
Saws
Tappers
Pavement breakers
Tuck pointers
Torches
Water tank trucks
Generators
Swing stages
Surveying rods
Brick tongs
Pickup trucks
Water samplers
Caulking guns
Hoists
Dump trucks
Paddle mixers
Power buggies
Hydraulic track-guided wall saws
Picks
Walk-behind saws
Electric drills
Calipers
Bale hooks
Theodolites
Drill presses
Gin poles
Jackhammers
Steam jennies
Suction sweepers
Power screwdrivers
Vibratory plate compactors
Paint sprayers
Concrete pumpers
Pressure washers
Fencing pliers
Concrete mixers
Shielded arc welding tools
Axes
Water levels
Sewer rodding machines
Robotic pipe cleaners
Hydraulic rock drills
Cable pullers
Hand grinders
Coring machines
Cold chisels
Sandblasters
Temperature probes
Trenchers
Disc grinders
Rakes
Asphalt kettles
Sidewalk sweepers
Hydraulic booms
Air monitoring equipment
Hand trucks
Shovels

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